36 Best Italian Restaurants near Carlisle

“Just a 5/5 all around! I’m vegan and my husband eats anything - so this was the perfect place for both of us AND our 1 year old. Everyone was so nice to our baby and set up a high chair for us right away. The food was incredible - the vegan flatbread was amazing. AND they bake their own vegan brownies that are TO DIE FOR. Also their cocktails - oh my gosh yummy. Thanks guys - our second time there and it’s just better every time.“

“East Side Mario's consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience, combining delectable food with top-notch service. The menu boasts a diverse array of Italian-American dishes, each meticulously crafted to satisfy discerning taste buds. From classic pasta dishes to flavorful pizzas, the culinary offerings showcase a commitment to quality ingredients and authentic flavors.The service at East Side Mario's is equally commendable. The staff exudes warmth and professionalism, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable dining experience. Their attentiveness and willingness to accommodate specific requests contribute to the overall positive impression.What makes our visits even more delightful is the fact that our grandson absolutely loves East Side Mario's. The kid-friendly menu options, coupled with the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, create an environment where he eagerly anticipates each visit. The staff's friendly demeanor toward children adds an extra layer of comfort for families.In summary, East Side Mario's stands out not only for its mouthwatering cuisine and impeccable service but also for creating an inclusive and enjoyable environment that resonates with patrons of all ages. It has become a go-to dining destination for our family, consistently exceeding our expectations and leaving us eager for our next delightful experience.“

“Bianca's attentive service during our brunch at Milton East Side Mario's was outstanding. She ensured our meal was delightful with her warm demeanor and efficient care. We were impressed by her professionalism and friendly attitude throughout our visit.“

“We went to Peruviano for the first time tonight and we will definitely return. Both the service and the food was fantastic! We had the beef hearts and octopus for appetizers. For mains, my husband had the Aji De Gallina and I had Sudado de Pescado. I didn’t want any rice and was given the option of asparagus instead. The fish and asparagus were both cooked to perfection. My husband loved the chicken and enjoyed the fried cassava so much he asked for an order to take home. Portion sizes are generous. Looking forward to returning!“

“Risposta Bistro is a must try spot if you’re in the GTA. We had a party of 8 for dinner and everything from the moment we walked in, right until we walked out the door was amazing. The atmosphere is quiet and welcoming, the food was out of this world amazing. We tried a number of things, including the charcuterie boards, house made sour dough bread, beet salad, tomato soup (I would quite literally drink this by the gallon it was THAT good), ribeye, gnocchi and carbonara.I cannot wait to get back and try all the new menu items.Thank you, Risposta for a wonderful birthday celebration. I’ll be back, very soon.“

“A buddy had mentioned to me that if I love good food I had to try the Grand Chalet. I live near Barrie Ontario so I said there is no way I would travel to Milton , don't care how good the Italian food was. My buddy kept on insisting that it was worth the drive so I finally gave in. All I can say is he was right , the flavors l just can't describe. I could go on and on but in short I will be making a trip to Milton real soon. BTW the service was of the chart.“

“Had a birthday day party for 15 last night and Domenic and Mike and their wonderful staff made the experience simply wonderful. The food was so tasty and delicious especially my favourite the spidinni. Everyone is still talking today about how good the food was. Thanks to the entire team at Grand Chalet for making my birthday extra special.“

“Food is absolutely delicious! We talked about coming back after the first bite. The service is quick and extremely friendly. Atmosphere has a adorable rustic cozy feel to it. You can smell all the delicious foods cooking as you sit creating an intoxicating experience. Definitely recommend!!“

“Absolutely a GEM in our city! Family owned. So much history and culture. The food is incredible! The atmosphere is one of a kind. Great wine selection. Beautiful place for dinner, to celebrate an occasion or just “because”. You can’t go wrong dining here!“

“This is a hidden gem restaurant. It's some of the best Italian food I've eaten. Ordered the cheese tortellini and penne pasta. Tray size that could feed 10 people for like $60. It is fantastic, and the family run business also has great friendly customer service. A must go if you're in the Milton area.“

“Tried Sicilian pizza first time in Le Bella Pizza. It brings a good contrast between the crispy crust and the gooey cheese. All toppings are fresh and well-selected. The services are efficient, and staff are very nice. If you are in Hamilton and loves Pizza, this should be your go-to place ?“

“This is a great Italian fine dining restaurant in Milton. Not only the food is good but the owner is a gentleman and goes above and beyond to make your experience wholesome. They let us try a few wines before we got a bottle. Also got the calamari, bruschetta and the rose pasta. Checks all the boxes for me. Will go again!“

“Went in last week and had an excellent meal. NEVER disappoints and the owner and chef is excellent. Played an incredible prank on one of our diners and we still talk about it. Good food is getting harder to find and they knock it out of the park at Marcianos!“

“I decided on the chicken Parmesan pasta and the margarita pizza, and both dishes were absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful, making each bite a delight. As for the margarita pizza, it was easily one of the best I've had. The crust was thin and crispy, with just the right amount of cheese. The fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella were perfect.“

“AMAZING! Came here for a friend’s birthday at 1AM and even though the staff and kitchen were in the process of closing, they served us with amazing care and hospitality and let us dine in! The Staff here were so friendly and kind, especially with the Birthday Robot :) An AMAZING experience, would definitely come here again! Shalin, the General Manager IS THE BEST! Warmest Regards, 10/10!“

“Excellent food and staff are amazing you gotta come eat hereParking: Little narrow but lots room at back to move around and street parking availableWheelchair accessibility: This place has access with wheel chair ramp inside from front door“

“The restaurant is beautiful and the food is delicious!!! The only downsides were the drink we ordered was a little too sweet, and the gelato was more like regular ice cream but all in all we had a good time and would love to come back again.“

“Absolutely DELICIOUS pizza. Probably the best I have ever had in Hamilton. So simple but so delicious and flavourful. We did the pepperoni and margherita , and both were fabulous. Drinks were great, service was friendly and quick, atmosphere was warm and inviting, making for a lovely night. Highly recommend.“

“We came here for the pasta and we were not disappointed, The food was fantastic !!!!!Our server Katie was the greatest and I wish everyone could have her!Room for Improvement,... I would say make sure the place settings and chairs are clean.PLZ VISIT!!!Kid-friendliness: Our table beside us had brought 2 kids and the servers were so kind and patient.I'm happy to see a family have a good time!“

“This was our first visit - our dining companions had highly recommended it and we were very impressed! Service was attentive with good pacing. The food was excellent - delicious and served piping hot. They had a very extensive wine list with reasonable selections by the glass. We will definitely be back!“

“Not only was the food absolutely amazing, but the service was phenomenal! Our server not only handled the lounge and the dining room BY HERSELF, but was also efficient and friendly! The only downside was overhearing overhearing group of ignorant people complaining unnecessarily. If you have to wait for your food here, trust me, it's more than worth it . Best Italian meal I've had in over a decade.“

“What a great place. We are from out of town and were looking for something authentically italian while in Hamilton. At first glance it is a bit sketch due to the area and being on one of the main streets in the downtown area, but we were pleasantly surprised once inside. It is quaint and not the cleanest as the washrooms could use a little love, however the food and the service was fantastic. We had the ceasar salad (amazing - the bacon bits and croutons were still warm!), Manicotti and Tagliatelle Alfedo with shrimp, both extremely light and flavourful. The house wine was lovely for a house wine and the flat bread they bring at no charge was fresh and delicious. We will definately be back!“

“We love LaPadella. They are the friendliest people and we love sampling their dishes. Last week got the last table on a Saturday night with no res. Love the bread and olive oil mix, drinks are full pours and perfect, and the food ....meatballs, veggie flatbread, escarole soup meatball and arugula salad and the pasta and seafood were all delicious. Such a nice spot with perfect service. Glad to live so close.“

“A wonderful experience tonight at goodfellas. The bread bowl Gnocchi and bread bowl salad made the experience so unique and delicious. The bread was so incredibly fresh! Right out of the oven taste!!A wonderful experience tonight!! Highly recommend enjoying a nice dinner out. And our waitress Maria helped top our experience:) her recommendations were on point!!“

“I had a great experience tonight at a meet up event. My friend and I shared a large 14" pizza which has 8 slices. It was pretty tasty but a little on the toasty side. We also shared Brussels sprouts, which were delicious. I had a perfect cocktail for a reasonable price. The upstairs has arcade games. We all had a great time. Service was great. Vibes were excellent. I would consider hosting an event there as well. P.S. They have a vegan menu and a regular menu. There's something for everyone.“

“The waitress was very friendly while I was taking my seat. I ordered takeout & decided on either veal or chicken parmajan (surprise me) & enjoyed a nice cold draft beer while waiting. lol been a while since I had a draft...When I arrived home, it was still pretty hot & the "veal" (thank you ?) was big & yummy!My son & I split it. It's enough for 2 if you add 2 proper size salads to go with it. Their house dressing was good, just not enough in takeout containers, ask for 2. Plus, get more sauce, ask them for a side of it so it doesn't make your meat soggy. Our sauce was in one area, which made the breading soaked.I just scrapped it off 1st. Lol. Then we needed more sauce... hahahaha ?So, yeah, I'd recommend Bronzie's to others & I'll go back there next time I'm by there to try something else. Maybe pizza next time...Andrea, thanks for the kindness while my father was on the 4th floor. Directing me everywhere, I had to go...me having to be there at odd hours & and overnight most times.Thank you for having a kind soul & a BIG ❤️♡Side Note♡The atmosphere was alright, I guess. Everyone was standing around the bar, which made it look awkward for the staff trying to move around. Some regulars were reaching over the bar for things. The bar tender when he looked didn't stop anyone. Maybe they are family or something?? Or, having regulars interrupt the waitress while taking my order. It wasn't anything that couldn't have waited, nor was it polite to do...The waitress did apologize for that, and I appreciated her for it. Just seemed like the regulars didn't want others there, taking up the staff's time. The poor waitress was trying to hold down conversations with people & her job. Tough times & and it'd be hard to remember it all... ??I was sitting at my table, enjoying my draft, when some man came & sat with me. Not a word until I spoke. Lol... Nice enough fellow, I suppose ? He did answer my questions & was polite, hahaha ? ?Odd thing, other tables were available ?“

“Absolutely fantastic food!I’ve only ordered takeout from here but the staff have been fantastic every time. Food is prepared pretty quickly, packaged well. Portions are huge, food is delicious - especially linguine alfredo! Would love to dine in one of these days :)“

“Food was really good! Ordered from the special menu, got the vodka pizza and the steak frites, Pizza was one of the best I’ve ever had. Steak was a little tough considering the $55 price tag but the flavour was there. Dessert was also super good, donut was an absolute hit, crispy but so moist on the inside. Will definitely visit again!“

“Tried Buona Vita today after looking at some of the positive reviews. Service was ok and the pizza was made on time. The crust was probably the best part of the pizza, light, crispy and had a bit of a chew to it. The toppings and cheese were a good amount, and the bacon and pepperoni were great, however was not too fussy of the Italian sausage. The sauce was probably an area for improvement, tasted rather bland and not much of anything else. The price was reasonable, yet a bit on the higher side for a large. Overall a well made pizza, and seemed like all ingredients were fresh. Worth a taste of you are in the area.“

“Was there on Thursday food and drinks were phenomenal ! Had the oyster special 3-6 with some coconut shrimp and bruschetta pizza our server let us know $4 drink specials was such a nice suprise !! Will definitely be back such a cute hidden gem loved the vibe and service!!“

“The service here is always amazing and incredibly friendly. The party size pizza is the best bang for your buck. Every time I pick up pizza from here for a group, they rave about it, especially the sauce. After all, it is always the sauce that makes or breaks it. For a bigger order on a weekday, it is best to call ahead to place your order because of the school crowd at lunchtime.Kid-friendliness: The kids from the school across the road flock to this place. The owner seems to have a knack for dealing with teens and they behave respectfully.“

“If Martello was closer to home I would go there every week, but it's worth driving from Toronto every so often to get my fix! Whether you're looking for a delicious cocktail to start the night, a bottle of natural wine you can't find anywhere else, or the best homemade pasta or Neopolitan-style pizza, Martello has you covered. In the summer I love sitting out on the patio for an afternoon drink with some appetizers and their fresh bread, and when it's cooler out their dining room is the best to cozy up in and soak in all the thoughtful design details of the space. It's also fun to sit at the bar, too, and chat with the kindest, coolest staff while they whip up your cocktails. Next time you're in Hamilton, Martello is a must!“

“This was our first time dining at Locanda and we were thoroughly impressed! I had the roasted red pepper soup and Penne alla Vodka and they were both delicious! My husband had the 12 oz striploin and the Mista Salad (which was beautifully presented) and loved both. His food was so good that by the end of the meal he looked at his Crown and Coke and realized he hadn't touched it ?. We both finished off our meals with a perfect creme brulee!My only criticisms were that my soup was too hot... which sounds silly, but when you have to blow on EVERY bite, it gets a little frustrating - normally after the first few bites, a bowl of soup starts to cool down enough to eat, but this wasn't the case. It was still delicious though! The other criticism I have is that the service was a little off putting... it was Valentine's day, so maybe our server was just extra busy. But it was a strange, not very personable interaction.But will definitely be dining there again!“

“My family & I had a surprise 60th birthday party at Valentino’s for my husband.The food was delicious, the atmosphere & service was just perfect.Thank you Paul & Dan for being so accommodating. The bar tenders Olivia & Zach were great! Thanks for the music too.Everyone had a great time & they all commented on how good the food was.The birthday cake was so good.It was definitely a fun evening experience.I would highly recommend everyone to go to Valentino, Westdale Hamilton!“

“The place is super cool, and the food is spectacular. I was in the other day a little later at night and once we got service it was great. But the bartender seemed more interested in talking to their friends than actually feeling orders. I sat at the bar for 10 minutes before I was even greeted. And several times my friend asked for a refill and was not given one until much later. The bartending staff was super nice, just a little lax. But it was late on a not very busy night.“

“Last night, my friends and I had the pleasure of celebrating both St. Patrick's Day and Nowruz at Lowville Bistro, and what an unforgettable experience it was!From the moment we stepped in, we were warmly welcomed by the friendly staff, who were not only attentive but also exuded genuine hospitality throughout our visit. The ambiance was simply delightful.Now let's talk about the food – oh my goodness, it was nothing short of amazing! We indulged in a delightful array of dishes including pizza, pasta, and burgers, each bursting with flavor and prepared with the utmost care. The quality of the ingredients was evident in every bite, and it's clear that the chefs here take great pride in their craft.To top it all off, the live jazz music provided the perfect soundtrack to our evening. It added an extra layer of charm to the atmosphere, making our celebration all the more special.Overall, our experience at Lowville Bistro was truly exceptional. The combination of delicious food, friendly service, and lively ambiance made for a celebration we won't soon forget. Whether you're looking to enjoy a meal with friends or celebrate a special occasion, I highly recommend paying a visit to Lowville Bistro. You won't be disappointed!“